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  1. “Those acts will not immobilize us. Rather, they will galvanize us to ensure that the rule of law is not relegated to the status of an abstract concept, but instead serves as a guiding principle that animates our work.”

    2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source

  2. “The implementation of the Rome Statute offers States the opportunity to enhance their domestic legal system and to ensure that criminal trials are conducted in a manner consistent with standards agreed upon by the international community. Some States may require assistance in adapting their judicial systems to prosecute those responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Canada has participated in preliminary discussions with a number of interested States about means of doing so, and will continue to work with others in order to provide that assistance. (spoke in English) This report helps us focus our minds on the efforts and challenges ahead. However, our work is not over. Terrible conflicts will continue to occur. Crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes will continue to be committed.”

    2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source

  3. “The timely payment of assessed contributions by all States is especially critical at this time, as the Tribunals embark on the final stages of their work, with a view to completing their mandates by the year 2010. Similarly, the Special Court for Sierra Leone has entered a critical phase in its mandate. Now is not the time to waver in our support. These tribunals match deeds to words in fostering the rule of law internationally. We must do the same by ensuring that our rhetorical support for those bodies is matched by our financial contributions. These courts are, after all, the rule of law in action. (spoke in French) We know that international tribunals can try only those most responsible for heinous crimes. The primary responsibility for prosecuting alleged offenders lies with States themselves.”

    2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source

  4. “The fourth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, at the end of this month will provide the Council the opportunity to recall that it has recognized and affirmed the importance of taking gender perspectives into account in all aspects of peace-building. Integrating a gender perspective into the work of international criminal tribunals demands that violence against women be treated with at least the same seriousness as violence against men. (spoke in English) The work being done by the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda is also a major contribution to our efforts to combat impunity, but the operation of the Tribunals costs money.”

    2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source

  5. “We call on the States that have not already done so to ratify and implement the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. We also call on the Council to exercise its authority under the Rome Statute to refer situations to the ICC when appropriate. Through cooperation between the Security Council and the parties to the Rome Statute, we can build a reliable and responsible system to bring the world's worst criminals to justice and to protect their victims. (spoke in French) All too often, the victims of the worst international crimes are women and girls.”

    2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source

  6. “While accessible and just laws are the foundation of the rule of law, it is in the consistent and just application of those laws that the rule of law attains its highest expression. To fail to apply the law to grave international crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes is the very negation of the rule of law. (spoke in English) It is for that reason that Canada urges all States to help strengthen the institutions that are at the forefront of the campaign against impunity. The International Criminal Court (ICC) stands out as the embodiment of the hopes and aspirations of the victims of the most serious international crimes. It offers us the best hope for ending impunity. It is therefore not surprising that it has so rapidly gained the support of a majority of United Nations Member States.”

    2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source

  7. “Thank you, Mr. President, for providing an opportunity to contribute to this important debate and for the leadership the United Kingdom has shown, including by launching this discussion last year. We join those who have already congratulated the Secretary-General on his excellent report on the rule of law and transitional justice in conflict and post-conflict societies (S/2004/616). The report eloquently draws our attention to the challenges that we, the international community, face in a volatile world. Today I would like to touch on a number of issues that are of particular importance to the Government of Canada. (spoke in French) The rule of law is a profoundly practical idea, one that provides security and structure in a volatile world.”

    2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source